The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published guidance on United Kingdom’s Russia sanctions compliance for non-UK businesses operating outside the United Kingdom (the Guidance). It also includes country-specific guidance for businesses in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Armenia. This move signals a significant tightening of scrutiny by […]

Washington, D.C. – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has appointed David Wochner to the role of US Regional Managing Partner, succeeding Thomas Smith who has served in the role since 2019.  Wochner will remain in his current role as Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office and Smith will continue […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Thermodiffusive desalination (TDD) offers a revolutionary, energy-efficient method to purify water and extract lithium. 🔬 The Liquid Burgers Cascade enhances performance by optimizing heat distribution and reducing reliance on membranes. ⚡ The technology improves water recovery by up to 40 times, paving the way for sustainable […]

A child receives treatment at a cholera clinic in the DRC, where clean water is scarce and healthcare even scarcer. Credit: UNICEF By Shreya KomarUNITED NATIONS, Jul 14 2025 (IPS) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent history, exposing deep […]

Nigerian Initiatives Empower Indigenous Communities Through Media Country Nigeria Diana Mon, 07/14/2025 – 08:21 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Jumoke Owoola  In a concerted effort to amplify the voices of Nigeria’s Indigenous communities and safeguard their rich cultural heritage, the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Development […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Atacama Trench: A deep-sea canyon off South America’s coast, home to unique and rare fauna adapted to extreme conditions. 🦐 Discovery of Dulcibella camanchaca: A new species of predatory crustacean, showcasing unexpected ecological behavior in the abyss. 🔬 Abyssal Gigantism: The newly found crustacean exemplifies this […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Kenyan trees have been discovered to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into stone, offering a natural solution to climate change. 🦠 These trees, with the help of bacteria, transform CO2 into calcium carbonate, effectively sequestering carbon in a solid form. 🌱 The process not only reduces carbon […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌿 Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a method to grow biodegradable cellulose sheets using bacteria. 🔬 The new material is enhanced with boron nitride nanosheets, resulting in improved tensile strength and thermal conductivity. 🔧 A custom rotation culture device guides bacterial motion, producing organized […]